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What should I expect during my eye test?

Your optometrist will start by asking about your eyes, general health and lifestyle to help tailor the test to suit you. This helps them to understand what’s happening with your vision so they can plan how to best support you.

How do I look after my eyes?

From screens to sunlight your eyes are working hard every day, but they don’t always get the attention they deserve. Habits like taking regular screen breaks, eating well and booking regular eye tests are all simple ways to help your eyes stay healthy now and in the future.

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Contact lenses are a good alternative to glasses, offering clearer vision without the frames. If you’re thinking about making the switch, your optometrist can help you figure out if contacts are right for you based on your vision needs.

5 signs you might need glasses

There are those little warning signs that tell us our eyes might need a check-up. Your phone may be getting ever closer to your face as you read it. Or maybe you have to get a little closer to that road sign to see what it says. And since it happens gradually, it’s not always obvious at first.

But not wearing glasses when you need them reduces your quality of life. Here are some common clues that might mean you have vision problems.

1. Nagging headaches

Getting headaches more often? It can be a painful sign that our eyes are struggling to focus.

Bupa optometrist Karen Makin tells us that these “vision headaches” can occur at the front of your head or around your temples. If this is happening, make an appointment with an optometrist to check it out.

2. Squinting to see

If you catch yourself squinting your eyes to make out what’s on the TV, you’re more than likely in need of glasses. Makin says this “can be a sign of short-sightedness.”

If you notice that you’re tightening those muscles around your eyes, it’s worth getting your eyes checked.

3. Feeling eye strain

Your eyes automatically adjust to focus on where you’re looking. But when you’re having trouble with your vision, your eyes have to work much harder to try and focus.

If you're reading, driving, or looking at a computer screen and your eyes feel sore or tired afterwards, that’s eye strain.

Makin says eye strain can happen while looking in the distance or focusing on something up close. It’s worth having a chat with your optometrist to see what they can do.

4. Blurry vision

Blurry vision can come in different forms. You might notice only part of your field of vision seems blurry—or it could be everything in sight. If things seem more blurry than they used to be, that’s a sign it’s time to get your eyes checked.

5. Blurry vision... at night

You might feel pretty good about your sight during the day, but then at night things seem a little off. This could be a sign of vision impairment.

It’s often about light. So if you notice that things start to get a bit more difficult at night, for your comfort and safety, it’s a good thing to check out.

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2nd Pair FreeOffer available in-store and online at Bupa Optical between 3 Feb – 3 March 2026. Purchase any prescription glasses or sunglasses store/sitewide (excluding kids ranges) and receive a second pair of prescription glasses from the ‘2 for $200 range’ at no cost. The free second pair must be selected from the '2 for $200 range' package ranges only and cannot be upgraded to a different package tier or designer frame. Second pair must be chosen in the same transaction as the first pair. Free second pair include single vision stock lenses only, If the first pair is returned, the second pair must also be returned or will be invoiced at full price. Any lens type upgrades and lens add-ons are available on either pair at an additional cost and can differ between each pair. Bupa Health Insurance members are eligible for 25% off lens upgrades and add-ons. The prescription in each pair may also differ if both are clinically required by the customer. This offer is not transferable and not available in conjunction with any other offer or discount, excluding Bupa Health Insurance member discounts. Offer not available to goods supplied pursuant to any agreement between Bupa and any Commonwealth Government or associated entity. Bupa Optical Pty Ltd ABN 24 126 819 154.$50 off Designer Range Offer*This offer is available from 1 December 2025 to 31st March 2026 to use at Bupa Optical for optical glasses and sunglasses from the Designer Range. Offer must be applied in a single transaction and is available online and instore. To receive $50 (incl. GST) off, the customer must spend a minimum of $200 (incl. GST) in one transaction after any discounts. Simply mention the promo code BLUA50 instore or if purchasing online apply the code provided at checkout. The offer may only be redeemed once per person. This offer cannot be used on the value range, contact lenses, lens add ons or accessories. 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Offer not available to goods supplied pursuant to any agreement between Bupa and any commonwealth government or associated entity.Members discount: 25% off Designer and sunglassesOffer available in-store and online at Bupa Optical. Bupa health insurance members buy any frames or sunglasses from the Designer range and receive 25% off the RRP on your first pair. Offer not available to goods supplied pursuant to any agreement between Bupa and any commonwealth government or associated entity. Bupa Optical Pty Ltd ABN 24 126 819 154.Members discount: 25% off Designer and sunglasses lenses & add-onsOffer available in-store and online at Bupa Optical. Bupa health insurance members buy any pair of prescription glasses or prescription sunglasses and receive 25% off RRP any lenses (excluding the value range), lens type upgrades and lens add-ons. Offer not available to goods supplied pursuant to any agreement between Bupa and any commonwealth government or associated entity. Bupa Optical Pty Ltd ABN 24 126 819 154.50% off 2nd pair Designer and sunglasses^Offer available in-store and online at Bupa Optical. Buy any pair of prescription glasses or prescription sunglasses from the Designer range and receive 50% off RRP of any second prescription pair from the Designer range of equal or lesser value. You will also receive 50% off RRP for any lens type upgrades (not including lens add-ons) on the second pair from the Designer range. Alternatively, if you wish to purchase your second pair from the ‘Value Package’ range, you will only pay the 'Value Package' second pair price with 50% off lens type upgrades (not include lens add ons). Lens add-ons are always at an additional cost. Second pair in this offer must either be purchased in the same transaction, or if you are purchasing in-store it can also be within 30 days of collection of an eligible first pair. Offer not available to goods supplied pursuant to any agreement between Bupa and any commonwealth government or associated entity. Bupa Optical Pty Ltd ABN 24 126 819 15450% off lenses 2nd pair Value RangeOffer available in-store and online at Bupa Optical. Buy two pairs of prescription glasses from the Value range, received 50% off RRP lens type upgrades (does not include lens add ons) on the second pair. Lens add-ons are always at an additional cost. Second pair in this offer must either be purchased in the same transaction, or if you are purchasing in-store it can also be within 30 days of collection of an eligible first pair. Offer not available to goods supplied pursuant to any agreement between Bupa and any commonwealth government or associated entity. Bupa Optical Pty Ltd ABN 24 126 819 154Members discount: 20% off Contact LensesOffer available in-store and online at Bupa Optical. Bupa health insurance members receive 20% off the RRP on contact lenses. 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